6-year-old girl dies after east Charlotte hit-and-run, teen arrested

A local news story from North Carolina, reported by WCNC Charlotte.

Local News · North Carolina · October 27, 2026

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A 6-year-old girl, Mariana Espinoza, was killed in a hit-and-run in east Charlotte, leaving her community grieving and the police searching for the driver.

Reported by WCNC Charlotte, October 27, 2026. Read the full story at WCNC Charlotte →

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